Neumann TLM 49 Microphone

Studio microphone with Retro look. Warm sound, optimized for vocal recordings. Uses the capsule of the legendary M 49 and U 47.Cardioid polar pattern. Set includes elastic suspension.

The TLM 49 is a large-diaphragm studio microphone with a cardioid directional characteristic and a warm sound which is especially optimized for vocal performance. It is supplied as a set, with an elastic suspension.

The design is inspired by that of the legendary M 49 and M 50 microphones of the 1950s. Naturally the TLM 49 has the typical Neumann fine matte nickel finish. The “sound design” is also oriented toward that of the M 49 and the U 47.

By combining its retro look with proven Neumann transformerless circuit technology, this microphone ensures low self-noise and the use of high gain levels.

Features:

• Sound profile optimized for vocal performance
• Pressure gradient transducer with the large-diaphragm capsule of the legendary U 47
• Cardiod characteristic
• Retro design
• Transformerless output circuitry
• Acoustically very open wire mesh headgrille
• Complete set with elastic suspension

Neumann TLM 49 User Guide (PDF)

Specifications:

• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
• Directional pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 13 mV/Pa
• Rated impedance: 50 ohms
• Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
• Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 23 dB
• Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 12 dB-A
• Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL): 71 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL): 82 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD < 0.5 %: 110 dB
• Maximum SPL for THD < 5 %: 129 dB
• Maximum output voltage for THD < 7%: 11 dBu
• Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 0.5 %: 98 dB
• Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 5 %: 117 dB
• Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938): 48 V ± 4 V
• Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938): 3.2 mA
• Matching connector: XLR 3F
• Weight: 825 g
• Diameter: 78 mm
• Length: 165 mm